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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to also contribute to the the Equalization Fund Administration Bill. This is a very important Bill that seeks to establish a legal framework for conducting regular reviews and assessment of the performance of the Equalization Fund that is provided for by Article 204 of the Constitution of Kenya. The objective is to facilitate the necessary legal framework for purposes of managing the Fund in order to ensure transparency, minimize the misuse or abuse of the Fund, and also direct the Fund towards the marginalized areas in full compliance with the provisions of the Constitution. This is very crucial for distribution of the resources in order to address the regional discrepancies in terms of development and promoting the social economic development of the country. As I have said, this is a crucial Bill that seeks to ensure proper administration of the Fund and in order to ensure that there is full compliance with the provisions of Article 204 of the Constitution. More importantly, the Bill will ensure that the amount of funds which are dedicated to the Equalization Fund benefit areas which have been identified by the Commission for Revenue Allocation (CRA). As I support this particular Bill, I have picked on certain crucial provisions. I will attempt to voice my concerns and hope that the relevant Committee will consider its amendment, in due course, in order to ensure that the Act serves the purpose as it is envisaged. Part three of the Bill, from Clause Six on the establishment of the Advisory Board. Under such provision, there is the Board that is established. In particular, Clause (6) (1) (f) provides that- “One person nominated by the Council of Governors drawn from areas identified as marginalized by the Commission on Revenue Allocation” That particular nominee under the provisions of Clause 6(3) is required to serve for a period of a term of three years renewable for one further term. Unfortunately, Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 8 provides that-"
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